The White-Bone Demon of the Farm is as rich as a country

Chapter 276 Trial

Despite living in the bustling capital, Ru Yue's family seems a little lonely.

Since there were no elders in the family, Ruyue, the eldest daughter, naturally became the family's pillar. Her younger brother Anping was taking the county exam the following February and was unable to join the family. Thus, the only people left in this large mansion were Ruyue, her younger sister Ruxue, and Chu Ning'an.

Unlike previous years, this year they were in the capital. Although it was the capital, the social customs were not as complicated and tedious as those in their hometown.

Looking back at the years in Jiaqing Mansion, during the Lunar New Year period, friends and family would come and go, creating a lively atmosphere. During that time before the Lunar New Year, Ru Yue, as the head of the household, was even busier.

Now that she stays in the capital, the number of people and things she needs to deal with has obviously decreased. She only needs to send carefully prepared New Year gifts to a few families with whom she has good relations.

Emperor Chu's teacher had intended to invite Chu Ning'an to spend the New Year together, but considering that Chu Ning'an had many secrets that had not yet been made public, if he rashly invited him in front of everyone at this time, it might cause unnecessary trouble and risks.

After much thought, Chu Dishi finally gave up the idea helplessly and consoled himself: "There's no need to rush into anything. There will be plenty of opportunities to get together in the future."

So, on this New Year's Eve, Chu Ning'an and Ru Yue could only spend it with Doctor Shen.

Looking at the somewhat deserted scene before them, the two couldn't help but recall the warm scenes of celebrating the New Year with their two little ones in Jiaqing Mansion in the past.

In contrast, this year's scenery seems even more bleak and desolate, which makes people feel emotional.

Doctor Shen always spent the New Year alone, but this year was completely different. Since accepting an apprentice, he finally felt the warmth and joy of family this Spring Festival, with his apprentice's family by his side. He was no longer alone and lonely like before.

In the blink of an eye, it was the sixth day of the Lunar New Year. Xiao Ruxue knew her elder sister's difficulties very well. Although she was very reluctant, she resolutely decided to bid farewell to her elder sister and brother-in-law and set off with Nanny Qin to return to Mengjia Village.

Although Xiao Ruxue is still young, she is well-behaved and sensible, and has already understood many things.

Before getting on the carriage, she held Ru Yue's hand tightly and comforted her softly, "Sister, don't worry about my brother. He will definitely understand your difficulties. I will take good care of my brother when I return, and you should also take good care of your brother-in-law. I hope that both of them will pass the imperial examinations this year and become famous!"

These words were said in an orderly manner, as if spoken by a little adult, which made Ru Yue feel both sad and happy.

Thinking that her careful care for her sister over the past two years had not been in vain, and that little Ruxue could not only help her solve her problems, but also knew how to comfort her in return, Ru Yue's heart was filled with relief and joy, and her originally heavy mood became much lighter.

Just like that, with blessings and concerns for each other, Xiao Ruxue got on the carriage and slowly left...

Time flies, and before we knew it, the first month of the year had passed, and the much-anticipated Chu Ningan Spring Examination was finally here.

Since Chu Ning'an had taken many exams before, and Ru Yue had accompanied him every time, she had already accumulated a wealth of experience in accompanying exams.

This time was no exception, and Ru Yue still followed her usual practice.

She meticulously prepared food for Chu Ning'an, including instant noodles and a variety of sauces. However, considering that consuming these for several days might lead to nutritional deficiencies and thus affect the body, the attentive Ru Yue also specially baked a large amount of chopped vegetables in advance. After all, it was early spring, and fresh vegetables available on the market were scarce.

But in order to ensure that Chu Ning'an could get enough nutrition and eat more delicious meals during the exam, Ru Yue took great pains.

She spared no time and effort to set aside a room as a greenhouse, and found many wooden boxes filled with soil to grow vegetable varieties that were easy to grow and simple to maintain.

After a period of careful care, when other family members accidentally walked into the greenhouse and saw with their own eyes the lush, fresh and tender vegetables all over the room, they were all shocked and stunned.

Chu Ningan stared quietly at Ru Yue in front of him, with an indescribable emotion surging in his heart.

This girl put a lot of thought into him, handling every detail just right without any omissions.

Compared to his family, they had never cared about him as wholeheartedly as Ru Yue did.

Recalling that thrilling moment many years ago, it was Ru Yue who stepped forward and rescued him from the hands of human traffickers, thus changing the trajectory of his fate.

From then on, whether it was his studies or the imperial examinations, Ru Yue always stayed by his side, taking care of everything for him, no matter how big or small.

This deep affection has long been deeply imprinted in Chu Ning'an's heart.

Now, it is February, early spring, but the late spring cold has made the weather extremely cold, even worse than the coldest months of winter.

When Ru Yue thought of the weak and limited fire in the examination room, she felt uneasy.

In such a harsh environment, candidates need to eat, live and complete the answer sheets for several consecutive days. If they are not careful, a small cold may take a person's life.

Therefore, Ru Yue was particularly worried about Chu Ning'an taking the exam this time, fearing that his body would collapse before he could achieve good results.

Ru Yue had made careful plans several days ago. She went to the most famous fur shop in the city and spent a huge amount of money to select several pieces of high-quality mink fur, just to sew a cloak for Chu Ning'an that could withstand the early spring chill.

In this dynasty, wealthy families usually chose fox fur or gray squirrel fur to make winter clothes, but these materials were obviously not suitable for Chu Ning'an who was about to enter the examination hall.

After careful consideration, Ru Yue suddenly recalled the parka she had seen in her previous life. It was a garment with a fur lining and a fine fabric outer layer. It not only provided excellent warmth but also was not too heavy or cumbersome to wear.

She decided to create such a unique cloak for Chu Ning'an by herself according to the style in her memory.

After many days of hard work, the parka cloak was finally completed. When Chu Ning'an saw it for the first time, he couldn't help but open his eyes wide, his face full of disbelief.

He really couldn't imagine how Ru Yue came up with such an ingenious idea. This cloak was thick, soft and warm, yet its overall design cleverly avoided the feeling of bulk.

Chu Ning'an himself has a tall figure and a temperament as gentle as jade. Now after putting on this cloak, he looks like an immortal who has descended to the earth, graceful and elegant, which makes people's eyes shine.

When the people around saw this scene, they all praised Ru Yue for her ingenuity and skill.

February 9th, early morning.

The sky was still hazy, but Ru Yue got up early and, like many parents who sent their children to take exams in her previous life, personally accompanied Chu Ning'an to the examination room.

Along the way, she held Chu Ning'an's hand tightly, chattering non-stop, repeatedly reminding him not to miss any important items.

He was told to take good care of himself in the examination room, and not to be careless about his diet and daily life... More importantly, he must always be vigilant and guard against being plotted against by others.

Chu Ningan knew very well that the reason why the woman in front of him was talking so incessantly was because she took this exam too seriously.

Behind her seemingly endless words, there was actually a heart trembling with nervousness.

Chu Ning'an smiled from beginning to end, patiently listening to her every word and nodding in response from time to time, indicating that he had accepted everything. He really couldn't bear to let her have even the slightest worry.

As they were getting closer to the examination room, Chu Ning'an slowly reached out his hand and gently held Ru Yue's slender, fair, and soft hands, which were as soft as mutton-fat jade.

His eyes were full of affection, and his voice was so gentle that it seemed as if water could drip out of it: "Don't worry, everything will go well, and nothing will go wrong. Just wait here for me to come back."

After saying this, he exerted a little force and gently pulled Ru Yue into his arms. Then, he lowered his head and gently kissed her smooth forehead. This kiss was like a solemn oath, silent and audible, but the emotion it contained was worth more than a thousand words.

At this moment, no matter how many words are spoken, they seem pale and powerless. Only the warmth and peace when hugging each other are the most real.

Ru Yue felt the warmth from Chu Ning'an's chest, her heart filled with attachment and reluctance. She raised her arms and wrapped them around his waist. Finally, she just whispered softly in his ear: "I will always wait for you..."

These three simple words are filled with endless comfort and concern for Chu Ning'an.